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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Open Gate Hostel Hawaii in Pahoa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes a refrigerator, oven, and stovetop, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from Hilo International Airport, the hostel is a 13-minute walk from Kaimu Beach. Nearby attractions include Lava Tree State Park (18 km) and Lava Tree State Monument (21 km). Highly rated for its friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Daniellabagon
United Kingdom
“The hostel was unique in its location and in its structure. The star gazing tower was amazing, as there is so little light pollution due to being off grid. The free waffles in the morning was nice surprise and the owner was really helpful with the...” - Anja
United Kingdom
“Great place in the middle of a lava field so no light pollution the stars are very clear and not far fork good beaches and Hilo. We were welcomed and made to feel very at home. Breakfast was delicious.” - Ahrends
South Africa
“The host was exceptional, the space felt intentional and well loved.” - Catherine
Switzerland
“Super warm welcome from our hostess, always ready to listen and give us great advice. Wonderful encounters and lots of sharing with all our guests. Breakfast around the coffee bar and delicious waffles prepared by Marissa and...” - Ye
Canada
“Great experience, staff is very friendly and helpful!” - Marin
Croatia
“It’s a unique space, located on a very “young” lava field, very welcoming and with a strong emphasis on sustainability and harmony with Nature. You can stargaze from the top deck and see the firey colors reflecting from the volcano eruption in the...” - David
United States
“Uniqueness of life at the hostel as well as location, the hosts were amazing and very friendly!” - Hanna
Germany
“The stuff is friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and had a locker for the valuables. You can watch the sunset right a cross the street They organized a free valentines dinner” - Anna
Poland
“I was warmly welcomed and hosted with many individual interactions with the staff and people living there. Many useful visiting tips and generał vibe of peace & love which reminds me so much of the vibe I remember for backpacker's places in...” - Petr
Czech Republic
“Amazing location, super friendly staff. Best location for stargazing. Absolutely loved my stay.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: TA-000-000-0000-00